W.O.W. Winner Announced in Dec./2010 @ the Ritz

February 17th, 2011

For sixteen weeks, ten contestants have been battling for the title of 2010’s “WOW Warrior”.

On Saturday 19 December, the Cayman Heart Fund (CHF) announced the winners of the 3rd annual War on Weight (WOW) transformation contest. After sixteen weeks of the Cayman Heart Fund’s lifestyle transformation program, the WOW committee announced a total group weight loss of 168 lbs and revealed the winner and 2010’s WOW warrior.

Glenda Dilbert-Davis took this year’s title as WOW Warrior with a total weight loss percentage of 16.8% (35.5 lbs), a body fat loss of 1.8%, and a total of 30 inches lost on her 5’3” frame. “I am most proud of my overall weight, which surpassed the personal goal I set when I signed up for the completion of between 15-20 lbs. I am also proud of my increased fitness level and endurance. When I started WOW I couldn’t even jog for 5 minutes, now I can jog for 45 minutes and longer if I really wanted to,” said WOW winner Glenda Dilbert-Davis. Close competition from beginning to end, fellow competitor and Dilbert-Davis’ workout buddy, Carmen Bell came in second with a weight loss percentage of 14.2%, and only .5% behind her was Claudette Warren with 13.7%.

The results were announced at WOW 2010’s finale breakfast amongst contestants, supporters, and the Cayman Heart Fund at 7 Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton. Also in attendance, special guest Patrick House, NBC’s The Biggest Loser winner and his family. Mr. House gave attendees tips he learned from The Biggest Loser and was presented with a WOW commemorative T-shirt by WOW Chair, Leandra Charles, for his personal weight loss achievement.

“This year the program was a huge success and competition was fierce. Contestants were determined to follow the program, work hard, and get results. With the addition of new components such as group therapy, “Pay it forward” community involvement, monthly social events, and Saturday activities, contestants were exposed to a variety of ways to stay fit and have fun. Spending five to ten hours a week together, participants created a tight support system and close friendships that will last beyond the end of the program,” said Ms. Charles.

As a program completely dependent on sponsorship and donations, with the generosity of local businesses the three top prize winner went home with prize packages exceeding $5000.00. Prizes included airfare and accommodation to Cayman Brac by Cayman Airways and The Alexander Hotel, Blackberry from LIME, fitness memberships for ENERGY, Flow Yoga, Body Sculptor, and Curves, a full makeover by Le Mer Spa and photo shoot at Picture This, a weekend stay at the Marriott Beach Resort, water sports by Red Sail Sports and Parasail Professionals, and gift certificates to Funky Monkey and Reflections for a new wardrobe.

Beginning in August, the challenge entails sixteen weeks of group exercise classes at Body Sculptor, a nutrition plan created by Dietitian Chad Collins, medical testing by Seven Mile Clinic and supervision by Dr. Addlesons’ office, group therapy at The Wellness Centre, and free access to local fitness activities. Contestants had over $2000.00 worth of expert advice and training.

“David quote about the program as a kick start to lifestyle change and not just a sixteen week contest.” said CHF board member David Dinner.

The War on Weight is an initiative of the Cayman Heart Fund, a non-profit, non-government organization dedicated to reduce heart and circulatory disease in the Cayman Islands . For more information on the Cayman Heart Fund’s War on Weight or how to apply for WOW 2011, please visit www.caymanheartfund.com or www.caymanactive.com/wow or contact the WOW committee directly at wowcayman@yahoo.com.

WOW COMMITTEE

February 17th, 2011

JOIN THE WOW COMMITTEE.

If you are interested in becoming a CHF/WOW volunteer assisting with fund raising and at events, please contact wowcayman@yahoo.com .

Deadline for WOW Committee applications is January 31, 2011. Please bring completed forms to the meeting on Sunday or return via email to: wowcayman@yahoo.com

WOW meetings will commence beginning early March. The 2011 War on Weight program will begin in late August.

Committee Roles & Responsibilities

Chairman:

• Preside over committee
• Serve as Spokesperson for WOW together with Communications Officer
• Develop and implement strategy for WOW program
• Establish and maintain WOW systems
• Call and chair all committee meetings
• See that meetings function effectively and agenda is fulfilled
• Develop agenda, order, time allotment, consensus direction, and task delegation
• Assure all members complete role responsibilities and work plan tasks.
• Liaison with CHF board. Optimize relationship between board and committee.
• Present the board with evaluation of pace, direction, and organizational strength when requested
• Make objective decisions in good faith and with the best interest of WOW and CHF in mind
• Liaison with WOW Fitness, Nutrition, and Medical professionals
• Approve all out-going correspondences
• Assist in WOW branding strategy
• Ensure all marketing and public relations efforts meet CHF standards

Approx. hours for commitment: 15-20 hrs. per week

Vice Chairman:

• Assist as second-in-command to the Chairman
• Assist in development and implementation of strategy for WOW program
• Perform Chair duties in Chairman’s absence
• Attend all committee meetings
• “Go-to” committee member for contestants to communicate issues, concerns, and conflicts
• Develop, implement, and direct all WOW events and activities
• Carry out special assignments requested by CHF and Chairman
• Assist in development and implementation of WOW branding strategy

Approx hours for commitment: 10 hrs. per week

Secretary:

• Responsible for keeping records of all WOW actions, records, and correspondence.
• Document all committee actions and reasons
• Prepare, record, and distribute agendas, minutes, and announcements to committee
• Ensure records are maintained, organized, and accurate
• Attend all board meetings
• Assume responsibilities in absence of Chair and Vice Chair
• Provide reminders of meetings to committee members
• Edits final drafts of all out-going correspondence for Chair approval ensuring they meet CHF standards
• Responsible for managing, maintaining, and organizing WOW e-mail address

Approx hours for commitment: 10-15 hrs. per week

Treasurer:

• Controls finances
• Oversees development and implementation of program budget
• Attend all board meetings
• Creates financial strategy, planning, monitoring, management, and reporting
• Ensures accurate tracking and accountability of funds
• Keep monthly financial statement including revenue, deposits, withdraws, and all other financial transactions
• Responsible for WOW payments/collections
• Prepare and distribute financial reports to committee members at each meeting
• Provide financial information to committee and CHF
• Oversees development and implementation of fundraising plan
• Cultivate and solicit funds from external support and sponsorships
• Manages accounts
• Manages WOW inventories and program logistics
• Manage purchasing

Approx hours for commitment: 5- 10 hrs. per week

Communications Officer:

• Oversees development of marketing and public relations plan to enhance WOW’s public image
• Oversee development and implementation of WOW branding strategy
• Attend all board meetings
• Responsible for WOW program photography with Web Coordinator
• Promote WOW and its service to the community
• Media Liaison
• Schedule media appearances
• Prepare and distribute WOW press releases
• Spokesperson/Front man for WOW program
• Assist Vice Chairman with event planning and management
• Assist Treasurer in soliciting sponsorship opportunities
• Responsible for managing, maintaining, and organizing WOW website
• Notify public of WOW events in local media community calendars
• Ensure all promotions, marketing, and public relations meet CHF standards
• Forward published PR efforts to CHF email

Approx hours for commitment: 10- 15 hrs. per week

Youth Ambassador:

• Assist with all set-up/breakdown of events
• Take on committee member role when absent
• Follow-up on sponsorship participation
• Prize Collections

Approx hours for commitment: 5- 10 hrs. per week

Web/Social Coordinator:

• Responsible for maintaining web presence on social networks
• Cayman Active liaison
• Keep record of blog entries
• In charge of program photography and posting
• Responsible for keeping website up-to-date with links, media, pictures, results

Approx hours for commitment: 5- 10 hrs. per week

Sponsorship Liaison:

• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date sponsorship
• Sponsorship collections
• Ensure sponsorship agreements are fulfilled on both ends
• Ensure sponsorship agreement records are filed
• Send sponsor all media recognition to sponsors
• Distribute thank you letter/card at end of program

Approx hours for commitment: 5- 10 hrs. per week